The Impact You Can Make

Attention all secretarial professionals Do you have a passion for providing excellent customer service in a dynamic work environment? If so, Glens Falls Hospital’s Obstetrics / Snuggery Unit has an opportunity for youhas a great opportunity for you We are searching for a Unit Secretary to assist in the overall functioning of The Snuggery. In this role, you will take ownership ofresponding to provider/customer needs encompassing communicative, receptionist, computer, and secretarial services. As the Unit Secretary, you will have the opportunity to work with team leaders and subject matter experts to provide outstanding administrative support in one of our active medical-surgical units.If you are looking to advance your administrative career in healthcare, this opportunity is for you

Team Impact

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a multitude of dedicated physicians, midwives, and other innovative healthcare professionals in our award-winning Snuggery Unit. The Snuggery at Glens Falls Hospital has been the setting for more than 41,000 births for over 30 years. Each delivery is provided with exceptional, individualized care which epitomizes the proverbial standards/quality care that the Snuggery purveys. Some highlights about this opportunity include:

Opportunity to grow your critical thinking skills by working in a dynamic, acute care settingExcellent career starter for those interested in building their administrative competenciesComprehensive paid orientation phase to support your success if you are new to healthcareOpportunities for growth as you improve your competencies and skills

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

Responsibilities

Communication:

Establish and maintain effective interpersonal skills within the care delivery teamAnswer phone/intercom in a polite, friendly, respectful, manner and relay messages to appropriate resource in a timely helpful mannerUse appropriate communication and negotiation skills in interactions with othersAddresses conflicts as soon as possible with immediately involved parties; and escalating as necessaryProvide general support for team responsibilities encompassing maintenance of a safe environment, problem identification, conflict, resolution skills, cooperation, commitment, and appropriate utilization of resourcesDemonstrate responsibility and dependability by adhering to assigned work schedule

Clerical Support:

Utilize Computer Information System according to established standard for position and unitAssist with Order EntryPerform clerical duties in support of the admission/discharge/transfer/death processKeeps medical record in orderTranscribe selected physician orders encompassing tests, treatments, consults, medications, permitsPrepares related requisitions and notify appropriate departments and agenciesMaintain and keeps current files, and assist with the management of bulletin communication boardsOrder supplies/equipment for serviceArrange for repair and replacement of facilities and equipment as needed and keep related recordsArrange for escort services of patients, specimens, supplies, equipment, and other items between unit and other areas of the hospital

Professional Growth:

Maintain knowledge and skills through self-development and participation in unit and department in-services and staff meetings on a regular basisIdentify learning needs through self/peer/Director evaluation and pursue education/support to meet identified needsParticipate in annual mandated programsMaintain competencies both hospital-wide and unit specific

The Impact You Can Make

Attention all secretarial professionals Do you have a passion for providing excellent customer service in a dynamic work environment? If so, Glens Falls Hospital’s Obstetrics / Snuggery Unit has an opportunity for youhas a great opportunity for you We are searching for a Unit Secretary to assist in the overall functioning of The Snuggery. In this role, you will take ownership ofresponding to provider/customer needs encompassing communicative, receptionist, computer, and secretarial services. As the Unit Secretary, you will have the opportunity to work with team leaders and subject matter experts to provide outstanding administrative support in one of our active medical-surgical units.If you are looking to advance your administrative career in healthcare, this opportunity is for you

Team Impact

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a multitude of dedicated physicians, midwives, and other innovative healthcare professionals in our award-winning Snuggery Unit. The Snuggery at Glens Falls Hospital has been the setting for more than 41,000 births for over 30 years. Each delivery is provided with exceptional, individualized care which epitomizes the proverbial standards/quality care that the Snuggery purveys. Some highlights about this opportunity include:

Opportunity to grow your critical thinking skills by working in a dynamic, acute care settingExcellent career starter for those interested in building their administrative competenciesComprehensive paid orientation phase to support your success if you are new to healthcareOpportunities for growth as you improve your competencies and skills

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

Responsibilities

Communication:

Establish and maintain effective interpersonal skills within the care delivery teamAnswer phone/intercom in a polite, friendly, respectful, manner and relay messages to appropriate resource in a timely helpful mannerUse appropriate communication and negotiation skills in interactions with othersAddresses conflicts as soon as possible with immediately involved parties; and escalating as necessaryProvide general support for team responsibilities encompassing maintenance of a safe environment, problem identification, conflict, resolution skills, cooperation, commitment, and appropriate utilization of resourcesDemonstrate responsibility and dependability by adhering to assigned work schedule

Clerical Support:

Utilize Computer Information System according to established standard for position and unitAssist with Order EntryPerform clerical duties in support of the admission/discharge/transfer/death processKeeps medical record in orderTranscribe selected physician orders encompassing tests, treatments, consults, medications, permitsPrepares related requisitions and notify appropriate departments and agenciesMaintain and keeps current files, and assist with the management of bulletin communication boardsOrder supplies/equipment for serviceArrange for repair and replacement of facilities and equipment as needed and keep related recordsArrange for escort services of patients, specimens, supplies, equipment, and other items between unit and other areas of the hospital

Professional Growth:

Maintain knowledge and skills through self-development and participation in unit and department in-services and staff meetings on a regular basisIdentify learning needs through self/peer/Director evaluation and pursue education/support to meet identified needsParticipate in annual mandated programsMaintain competencies both hospital-wide and unit specific